catfish
Looks like
A fish with whiskers like a cat's?
Actually
Someone who pretends to be someone else online, often to trick people into a romance
Origin
It comes from Catfish, a 2010 film about a fake online girlfriend. The woman behind her is compared to a catfish, said to keep cod active in tanks.
Examples
- My cousin got catfished by a guy who said he was a pilot.
- His photos look way too perfect. Do you think he's a catfish?
- Ask for a video call before you meet, in case they're catfishing you.